New York Racing Association hosted the event in conjunction with its 33rd annual racecourse open house, billing the program as the track's 2013 opening ceremonies.

The concert performed by the "Dancing with the Stars" runner-up was the first held at Saratoga Race Course in at least 40 years. The special event was scheduled to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first organized thoroughbred racing meet in Saratoga, which took place over the course of four days in August 1863.

Zendaya was joined onstage by a full band, five dancers and three back-up singers against the backdrop of the racecourse. Reserved seats for the concert quickly sold out after the show was announced.

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Before the concert started, the backyard of the track was filled with activities for children, including pony rides, miniature golf, face painting, caricatures, a multitude of inflatable bounce houses and a climbing wall.

Every half-hour, backstretch tours were given to patrons who were interested in the inner-workings of the track.

The 2013 Saratoga Race Course meet will begin Friday, July 19, and conclude on Labor Day.